youth court

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youth court

the court in England and Wales that hears criminal cases against those under 18.

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Most importantly, having youth courts in the schools allows an opportunity for Juvenile Court to use the principles of restorative justice.

Juvenile Court and CTE: partnering for education and justice

The youth courts will have a dedicated entrance and exit.

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The Effective Youth Court: Juvenile Justice Procedures in Europe

Unfortunately the public is not allowed into youth courts but it would be an eye-opener for most people to see and hear the details of cases which arise week in, week out, and the backgrounds and problems of some of the youngsters.

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The storyline is based on several cases that have recently been heard at Newcastle Youth Court, involving a booze-fuelled knife attack.

Youth justice, 1909-style . . A special event is being staged to mark 100 years of youth courts sitting on Tyneside. Chief reporter ADAM JUPP spoke to those behind the plans

One key difference between alternative youth courts and the typical juvenile justice approach is the make-up of the court personnel.

Three years of teen court offender outcomes

Over one-half of the cases before youth courts involved older teenagers, those aged 16 and 17.

New youth justice law causes drop in court appearances and arrests

"The four models normally used in youth courts are adult judge, youth judge, youth tribunal and peer jury," explains Peggy Calliham, who oversees a local teen court in College Station, Texas, as the city's community programs coordinator.

Making the case for youth courts

Those who appear in youth courts automatically get anonymity.

Hit & run teenager is named

The Scottish Executive promised to consider youth courts when it put forward a 10- point plan to tackle young offenders last summer.

FAST TRACK TO JUSTICE; Youth crimes targeted Court will slash delays Offenders monitored

There will be an increased uniformed presence at each of the three Crown Court centres and at the designated magistrates and youth courts at Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Coventry.